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Popular Island attraction unveils new look and rebrand ahead of Easter weekend
A popular Isle of Wight attraction has unveiled its new look following a rebrand ahead of Easter. Haven Falconry has announced an exciting new phase for the centre, with a full rebrand and new name. From tomorrow (Good Friday), the attraction
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Young Reporter, Bournemouth UCAS Trip, Isabella Gasper, CEC
On March 27th, the 6th formers at Cowes Enterprise College embarked on a school trip to Bournemouth University for a UCAS open day. This experience is perfect for 6th formers who still need a little bit of extra information to help them decide
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Outdoor auction at Arreton Barns cancelled amid weather concerns
An outdoor auction held at a popular Isle of Wight attraction has been cancelled following concerns about weather conditions. The HRD Auctions Rooms event, scheduled to take place at Arreton Barns on April 5, has been cancelled due to the 'unsafe
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West Wight post office to close as Royal Mail stops post collection
An Isle of Wight post office will close its doors on Saturday (March 30) amid Royal Mail’s decision to stop collecting parcels and post. Island Community Ventures, owned by local charity Community Action IW, has made the ‘difficult decision’ to
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Here's how much Lord Mountbatten's Island police car went for at auction
A former police car, owned and used on the Isle of Wight by Lord Louis Mountbatten, has sold under its estimated valuation at auction. Mountbatten served as the final governor of the Island from July 20, 1965, and was later the first Lord Lieutenant
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“Should have known better” father admits stealing mobile in Ladbrokes
An Isle of Wight father said he ‘should have known better’ after admitting to pinching a Ladbrokes worker’s Samsung phone. Jermaine Jack-Linden, of Upper Highland Road, Ryde, pleaded guilty to theft by finding at the Isle of Wight Magistrates’
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Island to welcome royalty twice in one month
The Isle of Wight is set to welcome royalty twice in May. At the start of the month, the Duke of Edinburgh is scheduled to visit the bottling plant at Wight Crystal, Daish Way, Newport. HRH Prince Edward turned 60 earlier this month (March)
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Travel misery after more Red Funnel ferry cancellations announced
BAD news for commuters after Red Funnel cancelled two key cross-Solent car ferries timetabled for this afternoon (Thursday). The 5pm Red Falcon sailing from Southampton and the return 6.30pm service from East Cowes have been cancelled due to
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Adverse weather sees cross-Solent hovercraft services cancelled
HIGH winds on The Solent have halted hovercraft flights this morning (Thursday). Hovertravel services between Ryde and Southsea have been cancelled due to strong winds, with an update expected from the cross-Solent travel provider at 10.45am.
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LIANNE PONFERRADA CTKC St Patrick’s Day fundraiser for youth group is a huge success
On Saturday, March 16, Holyrood Hall was decorated in shades of green, white and orange ready for a St Patrick Day’s dinner. This article was written by one of the young members of the Isle of Wight County Press's Young Reporter scheme
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LIANNE PONFERRADA CTKC Isle of Wight Youth Council’s term finishes: Final activities
Although the Isle of Wight Youth Council’s term came to a close on Tuesday, March 5, their work has hardly haltered. From the ‘Youth Alliance’ to the ‘Councillor Gathering’, the IW Youth Council has been busier than ever. Chair, Benson Hardy
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When will troubled floating bridge return to service?
The Isle of Wight's floating bridge is off once again today (Thursday). See below for the latest update 'Service suspended' signs have appeared at the entrance to the vessel. It is understood a suspected mechanical issue is to blame.
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With a lot at stake who will earn the big derby bragging rights?
TOMORROW (Friday) is 'Derby Day' as Newport take on East Cowes Vics in Division 1 of the Wessex League — with more than bragging rights at stake for one of the clubs. East Cowes Vics, who groundshare with Newport, will play their match at Beatrice
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Island event will test if you could be a GB rower
BRITISH Rowing in partnership with Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club are running an event looking for young athletes from the Isle of Wight with potential to make it into the Great Britain Rowing Team. The free hour-long event will be held at the Shanklin-based
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Good Friday launch party for Shanklin record shop under new ownership
A popular Isle of Wight record shop is under new ownership. Rob Messer has moved from Essex to the Isle of Wight to take on Hip City Island Records, formerly known as Groovy Records, on Cross Street, Shanklin. The 55-year-old has been collecting
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Village drink driver caused head-on crash while three times limit
AN ISLE of Wight drink-driver three-times over the limit drove on the wrong side of the road and caused a head-on crash. Susan McGregor, of Youngwoods Way, Alverstone, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Friday, March 22. At a previous
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Blooming big boom in Brighstone spring show entries
HAILED as a blooming great success, Brighstone and District Horticultural Society Spring Show brought some seasonal cheer to all those who visited and took part. SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE PHOTOS Saturday's traditional show attracted more than 350
